East Windsor Earns Tree City USA Designation For 23rd Year

EAST WINDSOR, NJ - East Windsor has been awarded the 2022 Tree City USA designation for the 23rd year, the township announced.

The township received the designation by the National Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to community forestry.

East Windsor has a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, and a comprehensive community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita.

“East Windsor Township remains committed to a healthy community environment and we are proud of our long term 23-year designation as a Tree City USA community,” Mayor Janice Mironov said.

“In furtherance of East Windsor’s continuing commitment to replenishing our trees, Township residents are invited to participate by picking up and planting a tree locally.”

A tree tubeling giveaway event is being hosted by the Township Environmental Commission will be held on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., or until supplies last, at the East Windsor P.A.L fields located at 30 Airport Road.

Acer Rubrum-Red Maples, a deciduous tree noted for attractive red foliage, will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

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